Hampton Ponds State Park

Attractions - Hampton Ponds State Park offers all types of boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming. This park has accessible beaches and restrooms

Recreation - Hampton Ponds State Park offers all types of boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming. This park has accessible beaches and restrooms.

Climate - Massachusetts experiences four distinct seasons with slightly varying temperatures in the inland and coastal regions. Along the coast the water is a moderating factor that often prevents large amounts of snowfall from accumulating through the winter. Summer temperatures are usually cooler than low lying inland areas, due to ocean breezes. This region of the country experiences high humidity in the summer season and temperatures that average close to 80 degrees F. Fall and Spring are pleasant times to visit the region with crisp air and low humidity. Brilliant foliage colors can be found in the central and western regions of the state in late September and October. Winter temperatures can be brutally cold on occasion with a humidity-filled wind, but on average winter daytime temperatures reach 35 degrees F and lows reach into the teens. Spring is usually the wettest time of year, but trees, bushes and flowers are blooming by early May.

Location - he park is located in the southern Ct River Valley. From the west: Head east on I-90 E, take exit 3 toward Westfield/Northampton -0.4 mi., turn left at Southampton Rd- 2.9 mi., turn right at North Rd. park will be on the left - 1.9 mi